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Basic Guide to Different Types of Liabilities and Claims Under the Building Safety Act 2022

Hannah McDonald

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24 Mar 2023

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has introduced a new regime with a particular emphasis on “higher-risk buildings” Read More The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) has introduced a new regime with a particular emphasis on “higher-risk buildings”

Defect Claims in Construction Projects

Sam Johnson

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24 Mar 2023

This article tackles what a construction defect is, where the liability for such defects sits, and how defect claims might be resolved. Read More This article tackles what a construction defect is, where the liability for such defects sits, and how defect claims might be resolved.

Dealing with an Insolvent Contractor

Joseph Bearman

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14 Mar 2023

Learn how to deal with an insolvent contractor, by following our step by step guide. Read More Learn how to deal with an insolvent contractor, by following our step by step guide.

Building Safety Act 2022: retrospectivity by the back door?

Richard Flenley

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13 Mar 2023

The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022. Read More The tragedy at Grenfell Tower in 2017 was a leading contributory to the birth of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Criminal Liability: The overlooked lynchpin of planning and environmental legislation

Rachael Davidson

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23 Feb 2023

A reminder of the consequences of non-compliance. Read More A reminder of the consequences of non-compliance.

s73 Applications: (Not so) minor material amendments

Sophie Willis

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23 Feb 2023

To what extent can a s73 applicant vary an original permission? Read More To what extent can a s73 applicant vary an original permission?

Can a planning condition require a developer to dedicate land as public highway?

Rachael Davidson

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23 Feb 2023

We evaluate the Supreme Court decision of DB Symmetry to find out. Read More We evaluate the Supreme Court decision of DB Symmetry to find out.

High Court confirms local authorities do not owe planning applicants a duty of care

Rachael Davidson

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23 Feb 2023

An evaluation of the Primavera Associates Limited High Court decision. Read More An evaluation of the Primavera Associates Limited High Court decision.

A summary of the latest steps intended to tackle nutrient neutrality

Sophie Willis

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22 Feb 2023

Tackling nutrient neutrality. Read More Tackling nutrient neutrality.

Part 2: Consultation on revisions to the NPPF

Claire Fallows

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22 Feb 2023

In this section, we summarise some of the other key takeaways from the proposed changes to the NPPF. Read More In this section, we summarise some of the other key takeaways from the proposed changes to the NPPF.

Part 1: Consultation on revisions to the NPPF

Claire Fallows

Insights

21 Feb 2023

Housing need and delivery - a compromise too far? Read More Housing need and delivery - a compromise too far?

An update on and summary of the LURB

Sadie Pitman

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21 Feb 2023

To breach the inequality gap between the south-east and the rest of the country, the government has put forward a “Levelling Up” programme. Read More To breach the inequality gap between the south-east and the rest of the country, the government has put forward a “Levelling Up” programme.

The Construction Disputes Law Review: Bahrain

Mazin Al Mardhi

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06 Feb 2023

Given the considerable economic development in Bahrain over the past 30 years, the construction industry has witnessed considerable growth. Read More Given the considerable economic development in Bahrain over the past 30 years, the construction industry has witnessed considerable growth.

The Winter of Discontent: NEC notice of dissatisfaction

Sara Cunningham

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23 Jan 2023

In a steady stream of cases where parties have fallen foul of the NEC’s requirements for notices of dissatisfaction, here is another. Read More In a steady stream of cases where parties have fallen foul of the NEC’s requirements for notices of dissatisfaction, here is another.

Building your dream home? Avoid these traps for the unwary

Mark Barley

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20 Jan 2023

Some of the challenges that building your own home can bring. Read More Some of the challenges that building your own home can bring.